ProductCode: panasonic_dmcs3
Award: ""
ImageURL: /files/p/products/panasonic_dmcs3/ca9b90beae5f4d8aa426043cc9296586.png
Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
ShortSpecs:
    - 14 megapixels
    - 2.7″ screen
    - 28 – 112 mm (4×)
ReviewScore: 0
URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmcs3
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: One amongst the first pair of the Panasonic's S series of budget compacts, the 14MP S3 is bundled with essential features in a simple rounded body design. Despite being categorized under budget compacts, it offers useful features such as 720p HD recording, 28-112mm optical zoom and image stabilization. For Facebook and YouTube fans there is an easy upload and share option.
    ProductPhotos:
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    ReviewSummary: null
    ASIN:
        - B004HW7KFK
        - B005HTHXAY
        - B004HW7KF0
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Jan 5, 2011
    AperturePriority: "No"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "250"
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: "6400"
    BoostedISOMinimum: "1600"
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 1.5 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83″)
    DriveModes: ""
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 14 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
    FlashRange: 3.30 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28–112 mm
    Format: MPEG-4
    GPS: ""
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "No"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    ManualExposureMode: "No"
    ManualFocus: "No"
    MaxResolution: 4320 x 3240
    MaximumAperture: F3.1–5.6
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/1600 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
    Microphone: Mono
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 8 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "11"
    OpticalZoom: 4×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
    Processor: Venus Engine IV
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: ""
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 230,000
    ScreenSize: 2.7″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 15 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "No"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 70 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: "No"
    WeightIncBatteries: 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "4"
    Wireless: ""
    WirelessNotes: ""